Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona (LAX–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY8501
SY Sun Country
738
8:30 AM
PDT T1
11:10 AM
HST
5h 40m
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AZ4434cs
AZ ITA
7M9
9:00 AM
PDT T7
11:50 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA2373+3
UA United
B39M
9:00 AM
PDT T7
11:50 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC3903cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
9:00 AM
PDT T7
11:50 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA246
AA American
A21N
9:05 AM
PDT TB
11:54 AM
HST
5h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AS560+1
AS Alaska
7M9
9:17 AM
PDT T6
11:53 AM
HST
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL311+6
DL Delta
32Q
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:43 PM
HST
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AM3819cs
AM Aeromexi
A21N
2:59 PM
PDT T2
5:43 PM
HST
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AF2798cs
AF Air France
A21N
2:59 PM
PDT T2
5:43 PM
HST
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
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VS1788cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
76W
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:47 PM
HST
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA59+2
AA American
21N
3:07 PM
PDT T4
6:59 PM
HST
6h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AF2550cs
AF Air France
32Q
4:45 PM
PDT T2
7:20 PM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA1718+3
UA United
753
5:10 PM
PDT T7
7:47 PM
HST
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4435cs
AZ ITA
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AC3156cs
AC Air Canada
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1024cs
CM Copa
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY8502
SY Sun Country
738
12:10 PM
HST
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1338cs
CM Copa
7M9
1:05 PM
HST
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4424cs
AZ ITA
7M9
1:05 PM
HST
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AC3878cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
1:05 PM
HST
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AV2256cs
AV avianca
B39M
1:05 PM
HST
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA2372+4
UA United
B39M
1:15 PM
HST
9:44 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
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QR3305cs
QR Qatar
B38M
2:39 PM
HST
11:10 PM
PDT
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA246
AA American
A21N
2:45 PM
HST T1
11:15 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS561+2
AS Alaska
7M9
4:44 PM
HST
1:09 AM+1
PDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA58+3
AA American
32Q
9:17 PM
HST
5:35 AM+1
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL486+4
DL Delta
A21N
10:07 PM
HST T2
6:25 AM+1
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AM3852cs
AM Aeromexi
32Q
10:07 PM
HST
6:25 AM+1
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1719+1
UA United
753
10:15 PM
HST
6:32 AM+1
PDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ4396cs
AZ ITA
753
10:18 PM
HST
6:45 AM+1
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona
6 carriers, 104 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 104 Flights/wk 2,502 mi 5h 35m nonstop -3h behind 34 1-stop hubs

LAX–KOA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,502 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: PD, QR 14 21N, A21N 5h49-6h52 82% Oneworld PD, QR
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, CM 14 753, B39M 5h37-5h50 82% Star Alliance AC, AV, AZ, CM
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR 7 7M9 5h36 82% Oneworld HA, QR
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, VS 7 32Q 5h44 82% SkyTeam AF, AM, VS
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 5h40 82%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 82%
Aircraft on this route
21N Airbus A321neo – AA
32Q Airbus A321neo – AF, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
753 Boeing 757-300 – AC, AZ, CM, UA
76W Boeing 767-300ER – VS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, AS, AZ
A21N Airbus A321neo – AA, AF, AM
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (21 flights/wk, 48%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 32%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 16%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (2 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to KOA direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
104
Outbound / wk
93
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
987
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric LAX→KOA SNA→KOA ONT→KOA
Distance from LAX 36 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1 2
Weekly flights 104
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 19m 6h 15m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,502 mi / 4,026 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m to 6h 52m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,502 mi / 4,026 km
Flight time5h 35m to 6h 52m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights104 out / 93 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 5h 35m to 6h 52m. The route covers 2,502 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 10 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 104 nonstop flights per week from LAX to KOA. The return direction has about 93 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SNA, SBA, APC, OAK, SCF, FAT, SLC, TUS, SAT, YVR, AUS, BZN, YYC, DFW, ANC, STL, RDU, ORD, IAD, EWR, HND, SJC, HNL, PDX, SFO, SMF, SAN, LAS, OGG, PHX, SEA, DEN and LIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from KOA to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, ONT and SBA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to KOA

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to KOA ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes to 6 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,502 miles (4,026 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and Santa Barbara (SBA).